Occupational Therapy Assistant: Rehab Team Collaborator

experiencedAlliedHealth; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina State Health Insurance

South Carolina State Retirement

Competitive pay

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUHA) seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist therapists in rehabilitation, helping patients toward independence. You will prepare adaptive equipment, support therapeutic activities, and document patient progress in a multidisciplinary team.

Graduate credentials and SC licensure are required, plus BLS certification before patient contact. This employee role offers competitive benefits and is located in South Carolina with 40 scheduled hours per

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required before seeing patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments or who are recovering from injury.
• Prepares adaptive equipment used during treatment and supports patient activities.
• Documents therapeutic activities and details of patients progress.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUHA) seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist therapists in rehabilitation, helping patients toward independence. You will prepare adaptive equipment, support therapeutic activities, and document patient progress in a multidisciplinary team.

Graduate credentials and SC licensure are required, plus BLS certification before patient contact. This employee role offers competitive benefits and is located in South Carolina with 40 scheduled hours per